Pyramids

Question 1

Why were pyramids the tallest buildings in the world for thousands of years?

Accepted Answer

Their shape allowed them to be very stable

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They were built of strong materials

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They were well-maintained

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They were built in the desert, where there was a lot of room

Question 2

Which of the following is the reason Egyptians built pyramids?

Accepted Answer

As tombs for their rulers

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To perform human sacrifice in temples at their peak

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To show their military

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All the above

Question 3

Why did Mesoamerican peoples build pyramids?

Accepted Answer

All the above

Answer

As tombs for their pharaohs

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To perform human sacrifice in temples at their peak

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As temples dedicated to specific gods

Question 4

Which of the following was a difference between Mesoamerican pyramids and Egyptian ones?

Accepted Answer

Mesoamerican pyramids had stairs on their sides

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Mesoamerican pyramids were larger

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Mesoamerican pyramids were made of wood

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Mesoamerican pyramids were older

Question 5

How did the builders of Egyptian pyramids prevent the pharaoh's body from being tampered with by thieves?

Accepted Answer

All the above

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They installed traps

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They installed secret rooms

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They closed the pharaoh's burial chamber behind a heavy slab

Question 6

Which of the following is the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World?

Accepted Answer

The Pyramid of Khufu

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The Pyramid of the Sun

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The Pyramid of the Moon

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El Castillo

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